15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom,(A)but a youth left to himself[a]is a disgrace to his mother.(B)
17 Discipline your son, and it will bring you peace of mind(A)and give you delight.
19 A slave cannot be disciplined by words;though he understands, he doesn’t respond.(A)
21 A slave pampered from his youthwill become arrogant[a] later on.
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